FootyMAD's Preston North End match preview

Last updated : 16 April 2006 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Preston North End v Wolverhampton Wanderers fixture

Wolves face a trip to Preston North End at Deepdale on Monday afternoon, needing to turn around their fortunes at the ground. The Wolves will be hoping to improve upon a record which has seen them lose 30 and win only 12 of the 54 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was just last season, in March 2005, where the two teams cancelled each other out in an enthralling 2 - 2 draw in a Championship match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2005/2006Sat 22 OctWolves1 - 1Preston N.E.CHMP
2004/2005Sat 12 MarPreston N.E.2 - 2WolvesCHMP
2004/2005Wed 11 AugWolves2 - 2Preston N.E.CHMP
2002/2003Sat 22 FebPreston N.E.0 - 2WolvesCHMP
2002/2003Tue 24 SepWolves4 - 0Preston N.E.CHMP
2001/2002Wed 26 DecWolves2 - 3Preston N.E.CHMP
2001/2002Sat 08 SepPreston N.E.1 - 2WolvesCHMP

Recent respective form guides

Preston North End have lost just once in their last six home games, winning four and drawing the other one. These high-scoring games have yielded a total of 11 goals for the North End, with 4 goals against.

Wolves have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. Only 5 goals have been registered in this time, with 6 leaked at the wrong end.

Preston N.E.'s total of 73 points from their 43 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Coca Cola Championship. Wolves lie just outside the playoff positions in the Coca Cola Championship, picking up 61 from their 43 games so far.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Preston N.E.64116313
Wolves6132796

FootyMad's prediction ...

Wolves have an average recent record on the road, and this could be the reason why Preston N.E. may poach a narrow victory, according to the Madmen. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Preston N.E. Unbeaten in the last 4 home games.
Won their latest 4 matches.
Not drawn a match in their last 4 .
Wolves Not won in previous 3 away matches.
Drawn each of the last 2 games.
No win in the 5 most recent games.